Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Jonesboro library launched a new home delivery service for residents today to make accessing books and resources easier (contact your local branch for details).

Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club will display flags on community businesses and buildings on Friday to honor Juneteenth.

The club offers flag contracts for $50 per year that include flags, poles, and brackets to support regular displays on national holidays and special days.

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Kendra Harris (superintendent of Lake Charles State Park) to its board of directors to fill the seat that Taylor Heinen will vacate on June 18 following her promotion at Regions Bank, and Harris will serve until Dec.

31, 2027.

Jonesboro-based Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications are combining to form Rightfiber, one of the largest private telecommunications platforms serving 400 communities with connectivity for 300,000 homes (the deal awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close later this year).

Jonesboro’s Juneteenth festivities continue today as Arkansas State University hosts a Black History Exhibit in the Humanities Building featuring Civil Rights photos.

The exhibit will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (details by KASU-91.9FM).

Jonesboro Public Schools is providing free summer meals to all children at Jonesboro High School, Annie Camp Junior High and Leadership Elementary, with breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through July 21 to help families cope with high grocery prices + inflation.

St. Bernards held its 36th annual Triple Swing event this week at RidgePointe Country Club, combining a dinner dance, pickleball tournament, and golf tournament that raised funds for local healthcare as 95 teams competed in four flights.

Kansas State two-way player Austin Haley committed to join Arkansas State next season to boost the team with his versatile play.

Official details on his role and timeline are expected soon.

K-POP Warriors Live Show

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Fowler Center — Family-friendly fun — Experience high-energy music and colorful characters in an exciting K-Pop inspired live show.

Jonesboro Independence Day Fireworks

9:30 p.m. — Joe Mack Campbell Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a dazzling fireworks display synchronized to patriotic music.